Thresher men fall to Swedes

The Bethel College men’s basketball team had a strong shooting first half and struggled from the field in the second half, falling to Bethany 84-75 Wednesday in KCAC play at Thresher Gym. The game was tied 47-47 at the half. Bethel shot 51.6 percent in the first half and 40.6 percent in the second half. Bethany was 46.7 percent in the first half and 45.2 percent in the second half. Bethel was outscored 20-7 from the free throw line. Bethany was led by Dwight Abad with 28 points. Trey Beachum and Ray Purtle with 20. For Bethel, Adam Arciniega scored 27 points, hitting five of seven from 3-point range, followed by Onesimus Moore and Lee Griffin with 13 points each. Ronnie Hodge scored 12 points. Bethany improves to 9-10, 5-6 in KCAC play. Bethel falls to 2-19, 1-10 in KCAC play. Bethel plays at 7 p.m. Saturday at Friends.